Anne Marie Louise d'Orléans, Duchess of Montpensier - Paris, France
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N 48° 50.758 E 002° 20.269
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Anne Marie Louise d'Orléans (1627-1693) was the niece of King Louis XIII of France.
Waymark Code: WMD3EK
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/13/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
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Anne Marie, referred to as Mademoiselle, became the heiress to five duchies when her mother died five days after her birth. Although she was the King's niece, her father, the King's brother, was often involved in conspiracies aginst Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu. She took a prominent role in seeking peace during the rebellions known as the Fronde. her efforts made her suspect and she lived in exile for 5 years. Read more about her at (visit link)

This marble sculpture depicts her as a young woman standing in a gown...part of which is held over her left arm. She wears long curly tresses and looks to her left. No artist or date is presented.
Monarch Ranking: Duke / Duchess

Proper Title and Name of Monarch: Her Royal Highness, Mademoiselle, the Duchess of Montpensier

Country or Empire of Influence: France

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